Welcome to the Southwest Chess Club!

The Southwest Chess Club meets every Thursday night at the
Hales Corners Village Hall /Police Station
5635 South New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
in the downstairs Community Room.
The club opens at 6 PM and Tournament Games begin at 7 PM.

We have a Blog that shows current club news, and you are invited to contribute information, games, and any items of interest.
You can subscribe to the blog and receive email notification of new events or announcements!

Schedule of our ongoing and upcoming events.
Click on the above image to open in Google Maps.
The US Chess Federation provides results of our completed events online. The crosstables contain complete pre- and post-ratings of all participants.
Aethelred Templin is the 2024 Joe Crothers Memorial Southwest Chess Club Champion.

Club Schedule

Apr 24 Hedwig's Smothered Mate Swiss - Rd 1
May 1 Hedwig's Smothered Mate Swiss - Rd 2
May 8 Hedwig's Smothered Mate Swiss - Rd 3
May 15 Hedwig's Smothered Mate Swiss - Rd 4
May 22 4th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Swiss - Rd 1
May 29 4th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Swiss - Rd 2
June 05 4th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Swiss - Rd 3
June 12 4th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Swiss - Rd 4
June 19 Snoopy Snags a Piece Swiss - Rd 1
June 26 Snoopy Snags a Piece Swiss - Rd 2
July 03 Snoopy Snags a Piece Swiss - Rd 3
July 10 Snoopy Snags a Piece Swiss - Rd 4
July 17 Joe Crothers Memorial SWCC Championship - Rd 1
July 24 Joe Crothers Memorial SWCC Championship - Rd 2
July 31 Joe Crothers Memorial SWCC Championship - Rd 3
August 07 Joe Crothers Memorial SWCC Championship - Rd 4
August 14 Joe Crothers Memorial SWCC Championship - Rd 5
Unless otherwise noted, the Time Control is G/90; d5
(Game in 90 minutes with a 5 second delay)

Hales Corners Challenge XXXVII

Our club sponsors two weekend tournaments each year.
October 04, 2025   A Wisconsin Tour event
Two SectionsOpen & Reserve (Under 1601)
Please note total capacity for this event is limited to 104 - Register Today!
FormatFour round Swiss System - four games in one day - USCF rated
Time ControlG/60; d5 (Game in 60 Minutes; 5 second delay)
Rounds10 am -- 1 pm -- 3:30 pm -- 6 pm
Accelerated pairings may be used.
Entry Fee$50 – Open; $40 – Reserve (both $10 more after October 01, 2025)
Comp entry for USCF 2200+; entry fee subtracted from any prizes won; must register by September 11, 2025
Site Registration8:30 am – 9:30 am
FlyerHC Challenge XXXVII
Onlinehttps://www.kingregistration.com/event/HCC37
LocationCountry Inn & Suites
1250 S. Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Contactemail: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com